With its Variant Play Arts Kai line, Square Enix reimagines familiar characters, ranging from Darth Vader to the Dark Knight. After teasing the prototype in February at Toy Fair, the company today officially unveiled its new take on Thor, and seldom has Marvel's god of thunder looked so pumped, so angry and so metal.

This action figure isn't a radical departure for the character (a Dark Ages-inspired makeover might've been fun), but it's definitely interesting, with bulging veins, armor for days, and a hammer that's half Thor's height. The swinging Mjolnir attachment and lightning effect are nice touches.

Targeted for release in September for about $122, the figure also comes with three pairs of interchangeable hands, a plastic cape, swappable face and a display stand.



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(via Toy Ark)